Biography of Albert G. Vanden Berg Albert G. Vanden Berg, proprietor of a meat-market in Grand Haven, began business in this line in 1886. He is one of the sons of the Netherlands. His birth occurred in Holland in 1838, and his father, Peter Vanden Berg, was a native of the same country. The latter emigrated to America in 1847, spent two years in Chicago, and then removed to Holland, Michigan, where he resided until 1853, which year witnessed his arrival in Grand Haven. He accepted the position of lighthouse keeper at the entrance to the harbor, and thus served for six years. He became widely and favorably known in this community, and for a number of years held the office of Justice of the Peace. He died in Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan, in August, 1867, respected by all who knew him. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Dena Kampherbeek, was also a native of Holland, and died in Grand Haven 1864. Our subject spent the first eight years of his life in the land of his nativity, and then accompanied his parents on their emigration to America, removing with them to Chicago, where the father worked I a silk factory for two years. Albert attended the common schools for a time, and then began sailing on the lakes, following that life for a number of years. At length he left the water, and, and coming to Grand Haven, established himself in business in 1886 as proprietor of a meat market, which he has since conducted successfully. Besides his business, he owns several good pieces of town property. On the 6th of November, 1859, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Vanden Berg and Miss Joanna Hoffman, a native of the Netherlands, who came to America in 1847, at the age of four years, her father being an early settler of Holland, Michigan. Nine children have been born of the union, seven sons and two daughters, vis-à-vis: Martin D., a graduate of the Dental College of Ann Arbor, Michigan, now engaged in the practice of dentistry in Grand Rapids; John H., who also graduated from the same school; Peter U., a student in the Medical College of Ann Arbor; Maria Joanna, who graduated from the High School of Grand Haven, and now is a teacher of this city; Dena, who occupies a position as book-keeper; Albert G., who aids his father in the meat-market; Lawrence H., a student in the High School; and Frank and George, who attend school. The parents are devoted and faithful members of the Second Reformed Church of Grand Haven, and take an active interest in everything that tends to promote its growth and upbuilding. In his political affiliations Mr. Vander Berg is a Democrat, and has been called upon to serve in several public positions of honor and trust. For four years he was member of the School Board, was City Marshal for four years, and for twelve years served as Deputy Sheriff. In all these positions he discharged his duties with a promptness and fidelity that won him the commendation of all concerned and led to his many re-elections. His fellow-townsmen recognize in him a valued citizen, and it is with pleasure that we present to our reader this record of his life, knowing that it will be received with interest by many.

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Submitted by Pam Thompson Davis & Bill Moore
Created: 31 July 2002
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